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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.88, 749.95 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.88, 749.95 and 357.13 is: 492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.88 : 749.95 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.88/749.95 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.88x = 749.95 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.88x = 267,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,829.64/543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.44

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